"If not from Mandya then I will not contest LS elections": Actress Sumalatha Ambareesh
Mysuru: Actress turned politician Sumalatha Ambareesh on Thursday told reporters that she will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections if not from Mandya constituency.
She was speaking to news reporters in Mysuru on Thursday. Replying to a question about possible constituency she will opt to contest if she is not given ticket from Mandya constituency, the actress said “If not Mandya then from nowhere. Congress Party will support me. I am hopeful”
She further clarified about the rumors that she was in touch with BJP leaders and added “BJP leaders have not approached me yet. If they do, then we’ll see and talk.”
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
